A Resolution To Get Sober
Have you made a New Year's resolution to get sober? Make this the year that you get the professional help you need to take your life back from addiction.
Jeffrey Juergens
Jeffrey Juergens is the Digital Media Manager for AddictionCenter.com. Jeffrey earned his Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Jeffrey’s desire to help others and make a difference in the world led him to focus his studies on economic and social development and policy making. After graduation, Jeffrey decided to pursue his true passion of writing and editing, a passion which has taken him to many places and introduced him to many people and topics. Jeffrey started his career as a freelancer before transitioning into in-house marketing agencies. Eventually, he wanted to find a position that would allow him to bring more value to others.
Throughout his life, Jeffrey has been touched by addiction. Several of his close friends and family have suffered from various addictions, costing them jobs, relationships, health, and in some cases their lives. Additionally, Jeffrey has seen and studied how addiction impacts entire populations, and the incredible harm it can cause. Consequently, Jeffrey’s mission is to educate and inform the public on addiction issues and help those in need of treatment find the best option for them. In his free time, Jeffrey chooses to spend time with family and friends, preferably outdoors.
Posts by Jeffrey Juergens
Rural Communities: Sticking to a Recovery Plan No Matter the Distance
With almost one in five adults in the U.S. living with a mental illness, Americans that live in rural communities face obstacles accessing treatment.
Gender Dysphoria And Substance Abuse
By itself, gender dysphoria may not be a trigger for substance abuse, but stress-related diagnoses can be a trigger that leads to addiction.
How to Help Veterans Struggling with Addiction This Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, it's important to remember the millions of veterans who are fighting a new battle: addiction to drugs and alcohol.
News: Politicians Leading the Fight Against Addiction
President Trump declared the Opioid Crisis a “Public Health Emergency,” and he's not the only politician who's taking action to fight addiction.
Dangers Facing Students Who Use ‘Study Drugs’
Many college students are using “study drugs” that can be dangerous, addictive, illegal and even fatal. Learn more about this disturbing trend.
History Of Prescription Drugs For Children With ADHD
Every year, millions of American under 17 are diagnosed with ADHD. The most common form of treatment is prescription drugs for children with ADHD.
President Trump Declares Opioid Crisis “Health Emergency”
On October 26, 2017, President Trump directed the Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency.
3 Ways to Get to a Good Place Again
You’re sober now, and you don't want to relapse and be stuck in your addiction once again. What will get you to a good place again?